A rare nephrite jade Milarepa statue that is a replica of a statue that once belonged to the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. It is carved entirely by hand and is one of only a handful that were commissioned. Stone statues of Tibetan deities and lamas are particularly hard to aquire. The jade material was sourced in Canada and then shipped to Thailand where it was carved by a master artisan. The actual nephrite jade used in this piece is from the same source as the jade used to craft the famous 2.7 metre high Jade Buddha for World Peace.

Milarepa was famous for his spontaneous songs of realisation. During his 12 years of strict retreat he subsisted on nettle tea and eventually this turned his skin green, hence the reason he is often depicted as being green in colour. Crafting his image from green jade is therefore particularly appropriate.

A rare green nephrite jade Milarepa seated within a rocky outcrop or cave. This is a hand carved one off piece that you will not find in any other store. Stone statues of Tibetan deities and lineage gurus are particularly hard to source. The jade material was sourced in Canada and then shipped to Thailand where it was carved by a master stone carver. It is also carved from the same material as the world famous 9ft Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

Milarepa was famous for his spontaneous songs of realisation. During his
12 years of strict retreat he subsisted on nettle tea and eventually it
turned his skin green, hence the reason he is often depicted as being
green in colour. Crafting his image from green jade is therefore
particularly appropriate.

A rare one of a kind miniature stone statue of Jetsun Milarepa. Carved entirely by hand from Ruby & Green Zoisite. Around the heart area the ruby forms in a natural heart shape. A good size for adding to a gau. Rare!!